MD Superintendent of Schools Celebrates One Year in the Role

Dr. Carey Wright has completed one full year in the role of Maryland Superintendent of Schools as stakeholders share perspectives on progress. 

According to a recent column published by Maryland Matters, Dr. Carey Wright is broadly receiving high marks from stakeholders when questioned about her first full year on the job. As the State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Wright is tasked with leading the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Her charge as the leader of the organization is broad, but a number of major projects are at the top of that list, including improving literacy rates across Maryland and facilitating the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

A local perspective from the article:

“She’s been a game-changer in building morale throughout the system, including collaboration with LEAs [local education agencies]. She’s a real pro — knowledgeable, a good listener, and responsive.” — Mary Pat Fannon, executive director, Public School Superintendents’ Association

Read the full Maryland Matters column.

The work of Maryland’s Superintendent of Schools will be a front and center topic at the 2024 MACo Winter Conference. The session, “A Fresh Take on the Future of Education: A Conversation with Dr. Carey Wright,” will delve into the focus of the MSDE for the short and long term under new leadership.

MACo’s Winter Conference, “Anticipate, Adapt, Achieve: Thriving Through Turbulent Times,” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD, on December 11-13, 2024. 

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